New Caledonia is home to the largest lagoon in the world, and with locations as magnificent as they are varied, diving is inscribed in the DNA of all sea lovers. Several clubs located on the mainland and the islands offer dives for both newbies and pros.

Discover the "tables d'hôtes"

Tables d’hotes have been multiplying in Noumea, as well as on Grande Terre and the islands. Often associated with homestay accommodations, they allow you to live like a Caledonian during your visit.

Effortlessly combining the breathtaking beauty of the South Pacific with the elegance of Europe, Nouméa, New Caledonia is a captivating cosmopolitan capital. Lined with magnificent beaches, beautiful waterways and no shortage of breathtaking vantage points, a visit to the New Caledonian capital reveals some of the incredible reasons why this corner of the globe shouldn’t be missed. From engaging cultural attractions to fun activities for the whole family, there’s so much to see and do across the unforgettable oceanside city of Nouméa, New Caledonia.

Encompassing Ouvéa, the Isle of Pines, Lifou, Tiga and Maré, the five islands that border New Caledonia’s main island are a slice of island paradise just waiting to be discovered. From the Blue Hole of Hanawa on Ouvéa and Warrior’s Leap on Maré to the Jokin Cliffs on Lifour and the Isle of Pines’ Oro Bay, New Caledonia’s islands and their incredible natural beauty are nothing short of captivating.

The West Coast of the mainland (Grande Terre) shows off a great variety of scenery from its northern tip down to the area surrounding Nouméa. Characterised by both large spaces favouring cattle farming and a lagoon of stunning beauty, the West Coast is also host to a rich cultural heritage.

The central mountain range of the Mainland (Grande Terre) is a natural boundary, overlooking the very different faces of the East and West Coasts. Exposed to strong winds and therefore more humid, the eastern coast offers scenery with sumptuous flora. With a population of largely Melanesian origin, the East Coast has also retained a particularly charming flavour of authenticity.

The Great South, comprising the Mont-Dore and Yaté municipalities, is the most symbolic region for New Caledonia’s three main colours: blue, green and red. From the rainforest to the mining lands there are a thousand shades of green, while the ocean offers a dazzling palette of blues. But if one colour dominates the Great South, it is the specific red of its ground.

Japanese internet promoting New Caledonian honeymoons

From 3 to 8 December, New Caledonia Tourism welcomed representatives from Yahoo! News, The Huffington Post and Citrus, the couple from the Honeymoon Traveler blog, the photographer from Metropolitana magazine and the editor of Villa magazine. The theme of their stay was focused on “New Caledonia for honeymooners and couples”.

To continue promoting the destination as ideal for Japanese couples, New Caledonia Tourism (NCT) invited, from 3 to 8 December, a group of Japanese influencers made up of the Honeymoon Traveler blog, the Metropolitana and Villa magazines as well as news websites Yahoo! News, The Huffington Post and Citrus. Their first stop was the Isle of Pines, discovering its iconic sites, as well as the Kou Bugny and Méridien hotels. On returning to Noumea they visited the town, shops and hotels. The couple from Honeymoon Traveler, who arrived equipped with their drone, were able to fly over the Far South and Larégnère islet. Before leaving, the group took advantage of a final night at the Sheraton New Caledonia Resort & Spa.

Honeymoon Traveler

Honeymoon Traveler is a travel blog created by Mariko and Kazutaka Yamaguchi, who have become famous in the Japanese media, due to their around-the-world honeymoon. The video of this honeymoon, published on their Facebook page, has been viewed 832 360 times and received 10,860 likes by internet users. They have 4,875 followers on their Facebook page, 1,768 on Twitter, 3,042 on Instagram and 5,424 on their Youtube site. The scope of their digital presence is reinforced by their personal social networks. The couple also work for the travel website Tabippo, which publishes tourist information and receives 1,500,000 view per month (target audience: Japanese between the ages of 20 to 40). They will also be writing two articles about the New Caledonian getaway.

Metropolitana

Metropolitana magazine, represented by the photographer Shogo Homma, is a free monthly publication of 200,000 copies which are distributed in 160 Tokyo metro stations. The magazine is aimed at business women between 30 and 40 years of age. In February 2017, there will be eight pages about New Caledonia for this market to discover.

Villa

Villa magazine is a quarterly cultural magazine with a print run of 40,000 copies, aimed at male and female travellers (60% and 40% respectively), with an age range of between 20 and 50. NCT welcomed the Editor, Shintametro Makino, and for the April 2017 edition, the magazine will dedicate 20 pages to the destination.

Yahoo! News, The Huffington Post and Citrus (All About)

All of these internet news sites were represented by the popular Yuji Matsunaga (Office Matz). For NCT, this visit was an excellent opportunity to raise visibility for the destination. Yahoo! News Japan, the national reference site in the land of the rising sun, has 79,000,000 users alone and 44 million views per month. The representative plans to publish at least three articles. In regards to the Huffington Post, this on-line daily has 15 million users and receives 1 million views per month. Two articles about the destination are scheduled. As for the information site Citrus (owned by the All About company) which targets internet addicts (aged between 20 and 50), each month 33 million users consult its site.

This media fam trip has therefore ensured a strong audience for the destination, on a subject dear to the hearts of the Japanese.